Here is a list of free or open source softwares that can compete with most of their shareware alternatives..And almost in all categories we have got pretty good list of capable softwares..So,I thought why not prepare a nice list of good open source and free softwares that will be useful to lot of pc users..I know it is quite a difficult task to prepare such list and it can never be considered complete..So please help me in making this list as comprehensive as possible..
Antivirus /Internet Security Suite
* AVG Anti-Virus Free 9.0.851 Build 3009
Supported platforms: 2000/ XP/ XP Pro x64 Edition/ Vista/ Vista x64 Edition/ Windows 7/ Windows 7 x64 Edition
Homepage -
http://free.avg.com
Size: 89.5 MB
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* COMODO Internet Security 5.0.158836.1079/ 4.1.150349.920
Operating systems: Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2
Homepage -
http://www.comodo.com
Size: 47.4 MB
Download COMODO Internet Security 5 for Windows 32bit
Download COMODO Internet Security 5 for Windows 64bit
Download COMODO Internet Security 4 for Windows 32bit
Download COMODO Internet Security 4 for Windows 64bit
Download COMODO Internet Security 3.14.130099.587 for Windows 32bit
Download COMODO Internet Security 3.14.130099.587 for Windows 64bit
* Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0.375.0 Beta/ 1.0.1963.0
Well it is free for only genuine Windows users..But it has got some nice reviews,so there is no harm in trying it out.. ALL-IN-ONE INTERNET SECURITY. Comprehensive Internet protection featuring antivirus, firewall, antispam, web safety and proactive defense tools.
Homepage -
http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/
Size: 11.3 MB
Download Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0.375.0 Beta
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.0.1963.0 All Downloads
Download for Windows XP 32-bit
Download for Windows Vista/WIN7 32-bit
Download for Windows Vista/WIN7 64-bit
Download Latest Definitions 32-bit
Download Latest Definitions 64-bit
* avast! Antivirus 5.0.594 - Final
Its latest version is pretty solid and is very highly rated..
Works on Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bit).
Homepage -
http://www.avast.com
Size: 45.3 MB
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* Avira AntiVir Personal 10.0.0.567 - FREE Antivirus (Updated)
Operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows 2000, SP 4
- Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional, SP2
- Microsoft Windows Vista (32 or 64 Bit)
- Microsoft Windows 7 (32 or 64 Bit)
Homepage -
http://www.free-av.com
Size: 42.0 MB
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Malware Removal Tools
* Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
Even though the Full version is not free,the only different between the full and free version is that there is no online protection.But it is very effective tool to clear malware and spyware infections
Homepage -
http://www.malwarebytes.org
Size: 5.86 MB
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* Dr.Web CureIt 6.00.2.05140 [2010-08-15]
This utility can quickly clean an infected system, but it is not a permanent tool to cure your computer in case of infection.
Homepage -
http://www.freedrweb.com
Size: 46.1 MB
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* UnHackMe 5.95 Build 348
This is a great utility to have for clearing virus and other rootkit infections.But it is advised only for advanced computer users.
Homepage -
http://www.greatis.com/unhackme/
Size: 9.43 MB
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Anti-Spyware Tools
* Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.2.46 - Final
The best free Antispware out there and infact a must have software on any computer as far as security is concerned.
Homepage -
http://spybot.info
Size: 15.6 MB
Freeware
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*SUPERAntiSpyware 4.41.1000
Homepage -
http://www.superantispyware.com
Size: 8.73 MB
Download SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.41.1000 Final
Download SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner
Firewalls
* Comodo Firewall 4.1.150349.920
One of the best and most highly rated firewall
Homepage -
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com
License: Freeware
Size: 55.8 MB
Download x86
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* Online Armor 4.0.0.45
Online Armor runs on Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 32 bit only - Win 64 is in Beta.
Size: 11.6 MB
Download Online Armor FREE
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ZoneAlarm Free 9.3.014.000
Homepage -
http://www.zonealarm.com
Size: 44.5 MB
Download ZoneAlarm Free
* PC Tools Firewall Plus 6.0.0.88
Platforms: Designed for Windows 7 (32/64bit), Vista (32/64bit) and XP (32bit)
Homepage -
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
Size: 10.2 MB
Download Final